Location: Sansepolcro, Arezzo Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Sanseplocro 3k) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: Detached lovely Villa
The villa Calcina is a traditional and handsome well appointed 'casa padronale' family farmhouse, offering spacious accommodation with its own private little church with naive painted walls, all set in 20 acres of grounds with well kept lawns and terraces, a vine clad pergola for alfresco dining, a fruit orchard, olives woods and sweeping views from all sides. To the rear of the house is a barn/housekeepers lodge, sometimes used by the owner but accessed independently by a separate road and screened from the main house by cypress and olive trees.The barn which sleeps 7 in 4 ensuite bedrooms is available for rent in addition to the main house but not separately.The whole is set atop a hill in the lovely lower foothills of the Alpe de la Luna (alps of the moon) region of the Appenines in Tuscany, the 'green heart' of Italy. Down below the house you can see the local lake, Lago di Montedoglio on which you will see sail boats and wind surfing.
The villa is stone built detached former farmhouse and sleeps 10 guests in 5 generously sized light and airy bedrooms with 4 bathrooms and beautiful views from all the rooms and terraces. Enjoying this hilltop position the villa is still conveniently close to the beautiful walled medieval city of Sansepolcro with all its amenities, and its art, Sansepolcro being the birthplace of Piero de la Francesca, 'father of the Renaissance'. Altogether, Calcina is, a quiet and tranquil country setting ideal for children and toddlers perfect for a family holiday yet conveniently close to the many cultural artistic and culinary delights which have attracted visitors to Tuscany and Italy for two centuries.
Sansepolcro, the nearest town is 3 to 4 kms a 15 minute drive away. It has numerous supermarkets, a full range of shops banks post office a wide selection of restaurants a lively market twice a week and year round festivals events concerts and exhibitions. It also has a number of famous churches and a museum which tourists form all over the world visit and used to visit as part of the 'Grand Tour'. Once a year there is a palio festival a traditional crossbow competition with rival town Gubbio.
Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Asissi, Arezzo, Bologna,Cortona, Gubbio, Perugia and many many other world famous heritage sites are all within a couple of hours drive away as are the vineyards and wineries of Chianti for those who like their food and drink. Even close almost on the doorstep you will find Anghiari, Monterchi and Caprese, the birthpalce of Michaelangelo.
Lake Trasimeno and the beaches of Rimini are day trips by car. Trasimeno has boat trips wind surfing and a child friendly beach resort, and is 45 minutes drive while Rimini beaches are about an hour away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Foosball
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : AVAILABLE IN THE VILLA
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- sightseeing many world heritage sites close by, churches art galleries, monuments, architecture,
Rate Details (In Euros/Pounds Sterling)
High Season (July 2, 2011- Sept 3rd, 2011) .. €4000/week/£3500/week
Mid Season (May 28th , 2011-july 2, 2010) .. €3000/week/£2500/week
Low Season ...............................€3000/£2500
Available Year Round 2011
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Sansepolcro
It is a beautiful and unspoilt underpopulated area of Italy.My villa is still visited everyday by the elderly shepherd from the farm below with his flock of sheep and goats something you don't see everywhere in Italy these days.The sunflowers,the sunshine the olive groves and the welcome of the local people all impressed my when I first saw Calcina.
Owner's Map of Sansepolcro
I am half Italian on my mother's side. She was born in Naples and my father, a traditional English gentleman, had a life long love affair with Italy and so to Italy I was drawn from an early age. When I wanted to buy a villa in Naples all my relatives said no no you must go Tuscany, the green heart of Italy, so it was to Tuscany I headed and I have not been disappointed.
Property Photos
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- detached stone villa and infinity pool - Sansepolcro, Italy Family Friendly Vacation Villa with Panoramic Views & Private Pool
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- barn conversion with separate pool can be used for additional accommodation - Sansepolcro, Italy Family Friendly Vacation Villa with Panoramic Views & Private Pool
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- infinity pool with fabulous views - Sansepolcro, Italy Family Friendly Vacation Villa with Panoramic Views & Private Pool
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- front of the villa with alfresco dining under the pergola
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- upstairs living room with fabulous views and working fireplace
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- alfresco dining on the terrace
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- one of two twin bedded rooms
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- Interior of the Barn conversion
Traveler Reviews (1)
Calcina Sansepolcro
Guest: Mary and James
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Date of Stay: 07/05/08
Review Submitted: 01/31/12
..such a beautiful house in a beautiful setting - we all thoroughly enjoyed it, and my father in law is talking about next year already! We all wished we could have stayed longer. Absolutely LOVE the infinity pool...thank you ever so much for getting the groceries in for us - that was very kind of you, and was a great help when we arrived ...
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